About Me

Hey, I’m Isabel! I grew up on a farm in Southern Ontario, Canada, where I could be found outside at almost any time of day; exploring the surrounding forests, ponds, and local river. In high school, I developed a big interest in travel which led me to complete a semester in France. I then pursued a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science at the University of Ottawa, which I then completed at Laurentian University in Sudbury, Ontario. During my undergraduate degree, I spent a summer doing research with the University of Konstanz in Germany. During this time I also had the opportunity to travel throughout Europe, from France to Turkey. I completed a Master of Science degree in Biology from the University of Waterloo, Ontario. For my master’s research, I had the fortunate opportunity to work with Canada’s department of Fisheries and Oceans to study mercury contamination in coastal Arctic marine food webs. Throughout my time in academia, I’ve helped with research in the Dehcho of the Northwest Territories, in Iqaluit, Nunavut, and in several lakes throughout Ontario. As a travel and outdoor enthusiast, I’ve completed several extensive solo expeditions, including a 25,000 km roadtrip throughout North America, and a 4,265 hike from Mexico to Canada on the Pacific Crest Trail.